vacant

[ˈveɪkənt]

vacant Definition

• 1. not currently occupied or in use
• 2. showing no intelligence or thought

Using vacant: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vacant" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The house has been vacant for months.

• Example

  There were several vacant seats in the theater.

• Example

  His vacant expression made it clear that he wasn't paying attention.

• Example

  The vacant lot was overgrown with weeds.

vacant Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for vacant

• unoccupied
• deserted
• empty

Antonyms for vacant

• occupied
• full
• inhabited

Phrases with vacant

• vacant stare

  a look that shows no intelligence or thought

  Example

  He had a vacant stare on his face during the entire meeting.

• vacant possession

  the right to occupy a property that is not currently occupied by anyone else

  Example

  The new owner took vacant possession of the house last week.

• vacant lot

  a piece of land that is not currently being used or occupied

  Example

  The city plans to build a park on the vacant lot.

Origins of vacant

from Latin 'vacans', present participle of 'vacare', meaning 'to be empty'

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Summary: vacant in Brief

The term 'vacant' [ˈveɪkənt] describes something that is not currently occupied or in use, such as an unoccupied house or empty seat. It can also describe a person's expression that shows no intelligence or thought. Examples include 'The house has been vacant for months.' and 'His vacant expression made it clear that he wasn't paying attention.' Phrases like 'vacant possession' and 'vacant lot' extend the usage of the term.